Re: [DML] Bearing and fuel update

["B BENSON" <delornut@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I really don't think alignment is causing this problem. Balance may very
likely be the culprit but you also need to have the tires checked for
runout.  Jack the car up high enough so you see the front wheels just clear
the ground and then spin the wheels while watching the relationship between
the ground and the tire tread. If the tread seems to move up and down as
compared to the ground the tire has a high spot that need correcting. The
DeLorean has a very light front end and any deviation from normal is easily
felt in the steering wheel. I've known several owners who have experience
this, myself included. A good tire shop will have the ability to correct
this. Sometimes just moving the tire around the rim works ( although this
can be time consuming ) or better still, shops with the equipment to true
the tire can shave the high spots to make it round. After 20 plus years of
DeLorean ownership it's become obvious to me that tires and balancing aren't
the place to skimp on cost. Have tire work done at the best shop around you.
It'll save you time and money in the long run.

Bruce Benson



> The only thing is
> the steering wheel still vibrates at 55/60 MPH, it feels >the same as
> warped rotors would while braking. I believe it is just >an alignment
> that will cure this, it can't think of anything else it >could be,
> everythings new.  Dani B, VIN5003




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